Beleive in Forever

In the wake of Micheal Jackson's passing it is a sad time for music lovers everywhere. There was no greater music mentor in this generation. He was an icon of music just as Chip Reese was to cash games of any size. I knew Chip outside of the poker rooms and he did love music. The other tragedy was that Chips' son, Casey, died in 2009 after only 20 yrs. of life. They will not be forgotten and will surely be missed.

So many of my friends are gone now which pushes me to get my book finished before I join them. I recently read an article about Eric Drache who is also an icon of poker but from the inside. He has certainly been instrumental in the way that The World Series of Poker is run to this very day. He was dating my best friend in Las Vegas in the 70's. They were both from New Jersey. Patty was her name and she was a very beautiful girl who was murdered in her prime. She was one of the reasons that I could not live in Las Vegas anymore.

I met my first husband in Las Vegas who passed on in 2007. He was also a figure in the halls of Vegas history. In some circles he was NUMBER ONE! I miss all the dear souls who no longer travel the earth with me so I shall honor your memories and speak of you often.

If you believe in forever and there really is a rock 'n roll heaven, then you know some really wonderful spirits are enjoying a hell of a band. See ya when I see ya, but it may be a while :)